Lomba Battle Song - Tau Ea Tau ( Don McLean - Starry Starry Night)

[@georgscharf1973]

My grandson saw my 61 Mech book. My son told him his granddad served in 61.mech. Excitedly the kid asked me whether I was a Hero. Just like the medic said in "Band of Brothers" I said no, 6:44 I was no Hero but I served Heros. After the battle of the Lomba where Hinds and Alves died, we were a surgical team sent to be by 61 Mech. Salute those men! Dr Georg Scharf.

[@G1ngwe]

Young Lady, as a veteran of the Border War and as a father of my own very special daughter, I commend you, not just for the beautiful melodies, but words that show a true understanding of the warriors who fought alongside me. We have been vilified, forgotten and passed over as relics of a system we just happened to be in, almost robbed of the pride in a brotherhood that was melded in fire, but no amount of bad press or political "jargonary" is strong enough to break that bond. Some have scars, physical or emotional, that have molded our lives and affected our loved ones, and this you grasp, almost as though you had personal insight into our darkness. You have done your Dad proud, and solidified his (and to a degree ours) Legacy. We Salute you!

[@TauEaTau]

Sir, I thank you so much for your kind words. I will continue to make music - music that heals. I thank you for your service. You are a true HERO and I salute you!

[@marynabolton9042]

Thank you

[@derrickbresler9667]

@@TauEaTau You're song truly reflects what we went through, gave up and lost. We have left, but never forgotten. God bless you.

[@maureenengelbrecht4332]

Beautiful

[@moisesfuentes2090]

He he he he you lost the war, your pride, even more you lost your country too! To one of your prisoner, Nelson Mandela!!

[@wilmahurn]

RIP my beloved brother that was in 61 meg

[@paulgladwin2307]

Adrian and I were good friends at School of Armour in 1986 - and I can safely say he is smiling down from above, every time this is played.... Rest In Peace Adrian - and bless you Sharron.

[@TauEaTau]

God Bless you sir. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. I salute you!

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

I was born in 1991. My father and and both his brothers went to the border war. One of my uncles was a parabat. As I understand he was part of the first group that crossed the Border into Angola. Lately we’ve been in contact and he’s been sharing stories with me of what happened and shared this song too. I have the utmost respect for each and every soldier who fought for the future of their country and their people. And I respect you for painting an honest picture with your beautiful voice. RIP Lt A.H. Hind and all the brave soldiers who paid the ultimate price. You are not forgotten

[@SurfCityDurban]

Brought a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye. Beautiful.. As a National Serviceman in the SADF, I wore my uniform with pride. Intake Jul '79 - Jun '81

[@wolfgollnitz899]

Gee vir haar ‘n “Oë Regs”. My bliksem, ek is in trane!

[@semlohrevil6010]

Thank you Sharon....beautiful beautiful....tears flowing....I try hold back. Peace with in me. I pray and thank you for your beautiful soul. Your father can be very very proud of you. I know he is.

[@TauEaTau]

I appreciate the beautiful words. I want my music to bring healing, and help enlighten the world. Love and blessings

[@andredutoit4180]

How brave the young men were , I was fortunate enough to have fought alongside some of them . I hope that people who were not there will try getting some insight into what it was like . I'm a proud veteran of that war .

[@TauEaTau]

The world needs more insight sir. I'm committed to telling the story through music. I will write more- this is only the beginning. Thank you for your service sir. I salute you!

[@jeanetteberwick2434]

Brings tears to my eyes my dad played this on the piano 🎹 b4 he died I thankyou ❤❤❤

[@pieterlabuschagne7507]

It brought back so much memories. Not everyone understands what we have been through

[@rudinuyts3354]

Hello Sharon, do I understand correctly that Lieutenant Adrian Hind is your father? I was in Angola in operation Modular on the day he was killed in the battle, like so many other days spent in operation modular, in Angola, the day that it happened is most certainly forever etched in my mind. Your song is beautifully and touchingly sung, it touched my heart deeply and filled my eyes with tears. God bless you young lady!!!

[@berenikeheinze9065]

You might know Stephen Penny then. He just sent me the song and I'm bawling my eyes out.

[@colinboolsen-vorster4355]

Sharon, .... my heartfelt appreciation and sincerest thanks. I did two tours and lost my brother on an army camp. I am an old man now where your words resonate of a time that was so very profound. The lyrics are a poignant reminder as I left SA after the YES vote and after signing up with Gen Viljoen which was treason as I was an officer. From rural Ontario in Canada... my sincerest thanks and appreciation.

[@clivedredge]

I have just come across this song and I cried my eyes out.... You have put a lot emotion in to this and it tugged at my heart in a massive way... We never lost a battle in our war (Rhodesia) yet we lost our homeland... Those that are left are still struggling to come to terms with what happened - thank you from the bottom of my heart...

[@Johann866]

Thank you Sharon!! Beautiful Beautiful song. Salute to the Lomba Men. R.I.P🙏. Our Brave Young Men. Lest We Forget.

[@ruiterinswart5204]

Hauntingly beautiful! Thank you for speaking out for SADF veterans & their story.

[@amstansheq9553]

I take my hat off for the South African soldiers, they have fought bravely and till today my respect for South Africans has not changed... God bless South Africa

[@neelsmuller3716]

Oh Sharron….. thank you!!!…….. the whole world hate us South African old soldiers, not that I care about that but , even our nation s new generation hates us, many children hates their fathers for fighting that war!!!!…….. Then you come and wrote this song, …….. you punched me in the heart….. I have never been so deeply stirred/ touched ………. Thank you !!!!

[@ianabbott650]

4 SAI Middleburg. It was all for nothing despite the boys incredible bravery and strength. We salute all the boys!! The best soldiers in the world!!!

[@damienfynn1522]

I served in 1990, so I missed everything. I have the utmost respect for our veterans here and anywhere in the world. It's sad to read how they are treated especially in our country. What an awesome song.

[@leonmuller3411]

After all these years i went on KZbin & when i saw this with other related videos, trust me, i literally cried my heart out, i remember my 27yr old daughter asked what's wrong daddy, i just told her that was the good old dayz my daughter 😋😋😋😋

[@kenfragnicholl-sh6so]

Sung beautifully thanks Sharon and Salute to the boys who did their duty for the SADF

[@heinrichdrewes]

Magic... thanks... Spent 2 months at Quito Kandevale in Angola...will never forget..🦇🦇

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

🎖️ 🦇 🦅 🦇 🎖️

[@dirkh.matthee7099]

Beautiful adaptation Sharon. I salute you and your brave Dad. I served in 1 Para Btn and spent a year on the border in '84. Have never been able to shake the memories of that time which are etched forever in my psyche. Last month, 40 years after the fact, I went back for the first time as a civvy. I thought it would bring me some closure, but nostalgia is a cruel and deceitful mistress. It takes you back to the place, but not to the experiences and the people. It leaves you colder and lonelier than before you attempted to go back. One can never go back. I feel more disconnected now than I did before. The little PTSD I have, I believe is as result of the longing for my army mates, the comeraderie we enjoyed, the innocence and youth we shared, brought to an abrupt and profound end. That separation has left a great void in my heart. I can only hope and pray that all my brothers in arms have come to faith in Christ, as I have, so that our reunion hereafter will be joyfully sweet❤

[@charmainebell2700]

Absolutely beautiful Sharon, you did our men of war proud. The words and visuals just brought me to tears.

[@trevorcampsites851]

Awesome brought a tear to the old eye from old army medic 85 -86 thanks

[@JacoGriesel]

This is the most powerful thing I've heard in a long time! As an ex-61 Mech Bn Gp soldier and officer (post-Border War) I salute you.

[@TauEaTau]

I have so much love and respect for you all, sir. Salute!

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

😢 🎖️ 😪 🦇 🦅 🦇

[@dietersmit6639]

This is awesome young lady. Thank you, we will never forget..... saluut.

[@camilleburger8984]

Hartroerend! Saluut vir die Lomba-manne.

[@almadlicka2410]

Salute my brothers in arms. 1979 to 1981 5 SAI. Rest in peace those brothers that never came back and G-d bless those battling their inner demons to this day.

[@360eagleeye4]

Iam going to spread this far and wide. I lived these days as a young woman and it brought such sad tears to pour. The world should hear these words, and to share your beauty and your beautiful voice and this message.

[@theinfidel6301]

God bless the old Orange White and Blue

[@albertoambrosio3060]

Beatiful songs, beatiful singer

[@massilupini8184]

This is so emotional, so beautiful , and so meaningful. I can relate , as a veteran , but you my dear have captured the essence of what these boys went through. I salute you

[@woff1959]

In the name of my friend who died on the Border, Rfn Leslie Wasas and all our generation who went through the Border War, thank you. God Bless!

[@eugenedewet1157]

Thank you Sharon You have a beautiful voice .... Thank you so much for your this heartfelt song,

[@TauEaTau]

Thank you Eugene! The pleasure is mine and I’m so happy to hear you like the song- a song especially dedicated to you and all your fellow brothers in arms ❤️

[@shauncharlesporter2589]

and for a moment I was back in the bush. webbing heavy on my back, sweat running down my face and the choke in my throat, tears or laughter I do not know and now just a deep sadness.

[@1chrisluyt]

I salute you and all the heroes of the Lumba! Thank you!

[@TimCapper]

Thank You - the world does need to know - Audaces Servamus

[@pablo9932gt2]

Sharron very powerful words respect you made your dad very proud

[@stephanuskruger1997]

Baie jammer vir die groot prys wat jy en jou familie betaal het en die ander families wat geliefdes daar verloor het , ek dink nog elke dag daar aan , mag GOD Sy helende Hand oor jou en familie hou hulle sal nooit vergeet word nie Respek

[@EricHoward-n7x]

I listen every day to your tribute. I was there, Nobody knows, what is was Like. thank you. You Do.

[@peterphillips3252]

Kmdt "Muis" Smit trained us on anti tank at Omutiya in 1980. He was captain then. Thanks for this post, I hadn't heard of him since. A shrewd leader who always punched above his weight. Thank you for this song, it means so much to us who fought that war. Some sort of rememberance.

[@philwest7906]

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[@360eagleeye4]

What these dark forces have done to get the HUEman blood flowing.. We need to put an eternal stop on this. Losing our beautiful children, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, fathers, mothers, grandmothers, grandfathers, friends, our beloved pets. STOP, STOP THE BLOOD FLOWING. What a beautiful voice.

[@orca2162]

I remember , I was there , thank you , History must be told ! This is really powerful, Brought tears to my eyes, Best Regards from switzerland. Wow,

[@flawlesslashesjmd539]

My friend your voice is beautiful

[@petero7937]

Thank you for making this video and for singing the song

[@ZaraPoeta]

Thank You! beautiful version of Vincent, this song bring back many memories. wonder what happend to my friends that served with me...

[@Johann559]

Powerful.....leaves a deep sadness.....Respect,

[@RungeCarl]

Andre and Derek KIA 5.5.1980. Miss you guys every day

[@dirkh.matthee7099]

I think I recently saw your youtube video. The 3 of you were in signals? Very sad story...God bless boet.

[@RungeCarl]

@@dirkh.matthee7099 That the fourth member of our team - Chris Elsom who made that video.

[@dirkh.matthee7099]

@@RungeCarl I love the nomenclature he uses to describe true dutchman planks. I might be one myself, although I don't touch brandewyn😊

[@andrestephan3003]

Wow! i am taken back many years. Thank you for the memory.

[@mirkozan8259]

Beautiful.RIP to all the souls that died.God Bless to you.

[@guyonthecouch2485]

My father and uncle were in the border war. This video helped me understand what they both went through

[@Flyingfish551]

Thank you, this is truly beautiful. We all served with pride.

[@UncleJaco]

very beautiful and deeply touching! yes, the problem is not with what we remember, but what we can not forget! keep up the good work!

[@landiaugousti4082]

Stunning Sharon! Kry Goosebumps! Salute

[@henk-im6dn]

Thanking you, Sharron, arising above sharing with us. I was there 87/88 . I wish you well.

[@TauEaTau]

Thank you for your service, and thank you for listening. Salute!

[@Jan-rr5hh]

Baie dankie !

[@danielbtwd]

Alpha Co. Platoon 2 . 4 SAI. Ratel gunner Ops Hooper and Displace. Thanks for remembering, we can never forget.

[@francoisvantonder5817]

I came across your inter ve on Koos Kotze's channel. Thank you Sharon

[@BrettEllis131256]

"Pamwe Chete" .. thank you.

[@richardd825]

Beautifully done. What a wonderful tribute.

[@affriman]

Thank you .Rip Lt A Hind Salute 🫡 😢

[@alansutton9388]

How beautiful, South Africa's finest. May they rest in peace

[@gerhard-jx4rn]

Awsome video

[@leonmuller3411]

Lady, Lady, Lady, It's 34 Yrs ago i was involved in S.W.A / Angolan War, If i could drop in that Brown Uniform again i would Stand on Attention & Salute you while you sing this Song again & i will Salute my Fellow Fallen Family regardless their Race & all the Soldiers who made it out Alive, we were truly Brothers in arms, I will do it for our Beloved Country again, But not in a Camouflaged Uniform, Sktr Leon Muller 1 SACC Training Unit, Cape Town

[@gerhardspamer2570]

Dankie.....

[@patricksargent5357]

I LOVE THIS SONG BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES OF THE ANGOLAN BUSH WAR. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO WRITE A BOOK ON MY TIMES THERE. THANKS FOR A BEAUTIFUL SONG. THERE WERE SO MANY OTHER SONGS. I WISH YOU WOULD SING SOME OF THEM.

[@douw004]

Goosebumps all over. The lyrics has a special mening to a veteran who at some stage of the war did his part

[@coelhoteixeira]

Lovely voice.

[@stephenmeyer151]

Wow, i served in 61 mech in 1989, at the back end of the war, the memories are like yesterday when i saw and heard this

[@williamirvine2299]

Also back end of the war medium battery operation displacement

[@MartinA-vp5bt]

The worst is, what did we do it for? There were those who paid with their lives and De Klerk has never once paid tribute to us. He was a coward then and is a coward now. 😤

[@kalahari9558]

Pik sold us out. FW was a nobody.

[@wpvanniekerk]

Thank you for this. The tears are flowing freely.....may I please share this? ..living now in Auckland, New Zealand.

[@andrewmeintjes4342]

Thank you for caring!

[@boomer6611]

You, young lady, are an Angel.

[@johnwayneisthisme3475]

Salute...

[@hermanlamprecht5856]

Sharon, thank you for remembering us. This war is now a forgotten war, which nobody can or will talk about. We had no choice, national service or jail and after jail, back to national service. So many lives destroyed and are still being destroyed.

[@TauEaTau]

salute!

[@dewaldbotha4356]

Brilliant Video my dad was there Dewald Botha plt 6 23 kar patmore 2 👍🏻👌🏻🔥

[@monkkeygawd]

Such potent visuals complimenting the haunting lyrics and voice... Wonderfully done. (Ryan Christopher, lyricist from Facebook).

[@CoenradJMorgan]

Thank you

[@martinbrandt3907]

A lovely and meaningful tribute, RIP brave lads. Salute! I was on the border 2 months after this event. Still remain in touch with some of those that served from my unit. Emotional reflections.

[@CareldeBeer-oj5xb]

I havr been there thanks for this beautiful

[@lemoentuin]

Thank you.

[@jamescullen3768]

For ever our brothers live

[@elnapotgieter5829]

My late brother would have liked this beautiful song. He served in the Bushman Battalion at Omega from 1980 to 82.

[@lukasvisagie9513]

I thought I had commented before, seems I did not, I should have. You have adapted the words of this song perfectly and sang it beautifully. It is awful that this should have befallen you at a young age, I hope, I pray, that you may find love again and that your life will be fulfilled. I also express my admiration for your Adrian and others like him who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I also served, but not in such a dangerous environment, but I am proud of having played some part, albeit a lesser one, in supporting this war. Vasbyt, aanhouer wen!

[@franoismare9512]

Tears streaming now. Sukkel nog met n paar dinge. My God is groot, my God help my.

[@dirkh.matthee7099]

Sterkte mater!

[@johannao1]

Absolutely well done. Beautiful 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@alanfox1309]

moving and beautiful

[@jamescullen3768]

Look how young we were there....just children

[@DidierMagents]

When you’ve seen and smelt your fellow soldiers on the walls of a Ratel…. When the mics suddenly appear but when you see them it’s too late … foxsaaaail , anyway those were the days and unlike Americans we ever had coinciding afterwards …. Just carry on and make something with your life …. Yes sergeant yes we shall

[@jamtree9746]

PF veteran-Thank you for this.

[@tonyjoubert4187]

This day 36 years later still hurts

[@dirkh.matthee7099]

Sterkte mater!

[@deriquelaurens437]

I have no words...😢

[@faniekitching8057]

Wow.. Saluut vd MANNE IN BRUIN!!

[@albertvanwyk9983]

Ek was 16 met trots ......liefies .Stompie

[@robertlong5221]

Better then the original, in my view. Well done.

[@1652HCU]

Damn we were so young. Served with 61Mech E sqn

[@peterrhodes5663]

At 1:15. Has that photo been developed back to front? Beret is folded the wrong way, French style.

[@izakvanlill4013]

Salute dankie

[@quovadis7119]

Salute. RIP comrades